[ 'rɪvɪt ]
■ noun a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two metal plates, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 join or fasten with a ~ or ~s.
2》 completely engross.
↘direct (one's eyes or attention) intently.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., from river 'fix, clinch'.